NFL.com News on Sam Darnold

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Seattle's starting quarterback is out with a glute injury, though coach Mike Macdonald said postgame that Darnold's timetable for returning has shifted quite drastically for the better. Darnold could start as soon as Sept. 27 against the Washington Commanders.

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Darnold's glute injury recovery accelerated; could return Sept. 27.

Sam Darnold is out with a glute injury but coach Mike Macdonald said postgame that Darnold's timetable for returning has 'shifted quite drastically for the better'; Darnold could start as soon as September 27 against the Washington Commanders, indicating a faster-than-expected recovery.